The aim of this blog is to unveil the figure and presence of the clown. Some find it creey, some find it sweet and quite amusing.. (with the approval of Krusty the Klown!) :ºD

Coulrophobia: What is it?

The prefix "coulro=" comes from Ancient Greek and means “one who goes on stilts”.Coulrophobia is abnormal or exaggerated fear of clowns. The condition is common among children, but is also sometimes found in teenagers and adults. Sufferers sometimes acquire a fear of clowns after a bad experience with one personally.

The main reasons for coulrophobia are the make-up and exaggerated features of the clown. Painted eyes and painted smiles, as well as the red bulbous nose, can be frightening initially to children.A clown act may also feature clowns being hurt, or clowns hurting other clowns. The fact that someone causes physical pain with a huge painted smile suggests that one cannot trust the painted expressions of the clown.In a more general sense, the concept of obscured facial features appears to be most concerning and may in part account for coulrophobia.